2017 Overseas Retirement Index

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Live and Invest Overseas has named the world’s top retirement havens. In our Annual Overseas Retirement Index, we identify and score the 30 best places on earth to think about spending your retirement.

Where’s the world’s best place to retire?

There’s no way to answer that question, so we don’t try. Instead, in this survey, we grade each of what we have identified as the world’s 20 best places to think about enjoying this phase of life in each of 12 categories. Together, these 12 categories represent the most important criteria that a would-be retiree should consider when shopping the globe for the best place to hang his hat.

Abruzzo, Italy | Overseas Haven Report

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In our Overseas Haven Report for Abruzzo, Italy we uncover the hidden-gem that will let you step back in time. No over-crowding, no heavy industry, just the best of Italian country life.

Life in Abruzzo hasn't changed much over the centuries, and coming to Abruzzo is like wandering into a gentler, kinder yesterday…a yesterday with little or no crime and neighbors who watch out for each other.

Ambergris Caye, Belize | Overseas Haven Report

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Our Overseas Haven Report for Ambergris Caye, Belize goes in-depth on everything you’ll want to know life on the island.

Ambergris is not only one of the best places to think about spending time, but also, right now, a top investment option. This is a closing window to take a position in advance of all this big-deal infrastructure… which will lead to more tourists, more residents, and higher property values.

Antigua, Guatemala | Overseas Haven Report

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This Overseas Haven Report features Antigua, Guatemala, the overlooked colonial city in the heart of Central America with plenty to offer the would-be foreign retiree. A few of the city’s main draws include various cost lifestyle options, tax advantages, little to no humidity, entertainment, and even affordable real estate.

Antigua combines a moderate cost of living, moderate climate, good food, old-world charm, friendly people, lots of culture, and engaging activities to create a vibrant and welcoming community for expats seeking solace and tranquility from the lunacy of the modern world.

Barbados | Overseas Haven Report

Barbados is quickly coming to the fore as a superb retirement and overseas living destination. It is a stable democracy replete with high-quality, low-cost health care, top-notch food, reasonably priced real estate, and a friendly, welcoming population.

Basque, France | Overseas Haven Report

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In this Overseas Haven Report we feature Basque, France.

The Basque coastline is the crown of the region and is dotted with jewels: Biarritz, Bayonne, St Jean de Luz, Hendaye, and tiny Guéthary. Our full report of the region will hopefully whet your appetite and get you over here to explore for yourself.

Béarn, France | Overseas Haven Report

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In this Overseas Haven Report we feature the region of Béarn, France.

Béarn, France is home to the French towns of Nay and Morlaas. They are a good size; not too big or too small. We’ve found them both very welcoming, both have every facility and service you need, both have an interesting historical center, and both set in beautiful, though different, countryside.

Bucaramanga, Colombia | Overseas Haven Report

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In This Overseas Haven Report, we give you an insider’s look at Bucaramanga, Colombia, an overseas haven that scores high on all criteria (affordable healthcare, first-world infrastructure, high-speed Internet, and a seemingly unlimited amount of cultural amenities). It’s a fascinating, little-known city, hidden away in Colombia’s interior.

Buenos Aires, Argentina | Overseas Haven Report

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Wherever you are in the city, what is certain is that something is happening. Buenos Aires deserves a nickname like “the city that never sleeps,” as it is alive with activity at all hours of the day, every day. Those looking for a culturally rich city will feel inspired and fulfilled in Buenos Aires. While it is lively and abuzz with activity, the Buenos Aires lifestyle also encourages people to slow down and smell the roses. Flexibility, resilience, and openness are key to making any big move abroad, especially to Buenos Aires.

Cali, Colombia | Overseas Haven Report

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Known as the Salsa Capital of the World, Cali, Colombia, is not a typical tourist destination—but not for long! It’s a ways off the typical gringo trail, yet a well-organized real estate industry can be found here with a generous inventory of quality properties. Construction standards are high—even in older buildings—yet prices are much lower than you’ll find in most markets in South America… an amazing value when compared to Cali’s quality of life.

As Colombia’s third largest city, Cali offers a slice of authentic culture along with clear skies, nice weather (average temperature is 75°F year-round), relatively easy traffic to navigate, top-notch health care (with the highest rated hospital in Colombia), upscale food, and increasingly sophisticated nightlife. In addition, Cali is only about a 90-minute drive to the Pacific Ocean.

But where Cali really shines is in comparison to other, higher cost cities in Colombia like Bogotá, Medellín, and Cartagena. The low real estate prices caused by today’s exchange rates make it an attractive, viable location for expat retirees, snow birds, investors, and workers with portable careers. In this Overseas Haven Report, we take an in-depth look at Cali, Colombia… its lifestyle, cost of living, property market, and investment potential.

Carcassone, France | Overseas Haven Report

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This Overseas Haven Report features one of our favorite European destinations, Carcassone, France. If you’re drawn to the Old World and history, have a love of wine and good eating, have a relaxed temperament and like to get out and explore, Carcassonne would be an exiting place for you to consider for full or part- time living.

Cartagena, Colombia | Overseas Haven Report

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Cartagena is considered the exotic jewel of Colombia’s Caribbean coast. The city is a beach resort destination that is popular with foreigners and moneyed Colombians that enjoy living or investing in a Caribbean beach location.

In our Cartagena, Colombia Overseas Haven Report we detail all of the ins-and-outs of life in this Old-World wonder.

Casco Viejo, Panama | Overseas Haven Report

In this Overseas Haven Report, we offer in-depth, insider intel on Casco Viejo in Panama City, Panama, an eclectic and ever-evolving enclave where luxury-level properties coexist with centuries-old, colonial-era wonders.

Often regarded as the Soho of Latin America, the historic neighborhood of Casco Viejo offers a different kind of ambience than is found throughout the rest of Panama City, or even all of Central America. Reminiscent of French-colonial New Orleans, modern-day Casco, with its vibrant cultural scene and world-class dining, is a multicultural mosaic from around the world.